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Gaming opportunities for key players in Kenya
For the longest time, gaming in Kenya was marked by physical casinos and betting shops (gambling). These were characterised by stringent regulations, high operational costs, and limited technology infrastructure. With the development of technology and legal infrastructure, gaming has expanded into games both on and off the internet. In 2023, there was an increase in […]...
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20 Sep 2024
Social media as a catalyst for misinformation
In the last few years, there has been a rise in the use of social media, with many Kenyans preferring platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, among others, as sources of information. For th...
23 Jun 2024
The rise of clicktivism in Kenya: The need to balance digital activism with national interests
The debate around the Finance Bill 2024 ignited a flurry of conversations. Perhaps the most striking one was the firestorm on social media, demonstrating the burgeoning power of digital activism or cl...
19 Oct 2023
Charlatans taking advantage of data security challenges to masquerade as professionals
In the current era, technological advancements have yielded innovative solutions and numerous challenges. Some of these challenges are data protection infiltration, misinformation and disinformation a...
16 Oct 2023
Integrating AI in policing to combat crime and fraud
Minority Report is a film about a police officer working in a department that can detect crimes before they occur, utilising Precogs—mutant beings plugged into machines that possess the ability to p...
9 Oct 2023
Cybersecurity October: Strengthening our defences against cyber threats — A call to action
In an era where digital interconnectedness defines our world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. October, designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, serves as a timely reminder fo...
25 Sep 2023
Putting a leash on AI – Tech industry leaders endorse regulation in US Congress meeting
Artificial intelligence is developing at a rapid rate across the globe, discovering various innovative applications. Already, ChatGPT has found many uses that make work easier due to its capabilities....
4 Sep 2023
Data Commissioner ruling on the right to access personal data: An in-depth examination of your rights over collected data
The right of access to personal data has been a subject of discussion globally with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) devoting an entire article to outlining this concept. It is nonetheles...
28 Aug 2023
DANCING THE TANGO WITH THE 30% ICT RULE
Policies pegged on local/foreign shareholding of companies in Kenya have been mired in controversy since 2006 when the local shareholding of foreign companies was reduced to 20% to attract foreign inv...
21 Aug 2023
Fueling economic growth: The rise of Kenya as a global outsourcing hub
In an era characterised by globalisation and technological progress, Africa is swiftly emerging as a dynamic player in the outsourcing landscape, with Kenya leading the charge. As countries on the con...
31 Jul 2023
Driving growth in ICT by removing barriers to foreign investment and fostering innovation
The proposal to remove the 30% minimum local shareholding requirement for foreign entities operating in Kenya’s ICT sector marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to encoura...
25 Jul 2023
The fly in the ointment of Threads hype is data privacy and competition concerns
Meta’s recent launch of the Threads app has captured substantial attention, stemming not only from its rapid user adoption but also from the growing concerns over potential data privacy and comp...
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